The second American Revolution : And other essays
Vidal Gore
The second American Revolution : And other essays Gore Vidal - xiii, 212 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm. - The Steven and Janice Brose lectures in the Civil War era . - Steven and Janice Brose lectures in the Civil War era. .
Includes bibliographical references (pages 177-203) and index.
"Gregory P. Downs argues that we can see the Civil War anew by understanding it as a revolution. More than a fight to preserve the Union and end slavery, the conflict refashioned a nation, in part by remaking its Constitution. More than a struggle of brother against brother, it entailed remaking an Atlantic world that centered in surprising ways on Cuba and Spain. Downs introduces a range of actors not often considered as central to the conflict but clearly engaged in broader questions and acts they regarded as revolutionary. This expansive canvas allows Downs to describe a broad and world-shaking war with implications far greater than often recognized"--
9781469652733
2019022664
Imperialism--History--19th century.
United States--History--Influence.--Civil War, 1861-1865
Cuba--History--1810-1899.
Cuba--Politics and government--19th century.
Atlantic Ocean Region--Politics and government--19th century.
United States--Foreign relations--Spain.
United States--Foreign relations--Cuba.
Spain--Foreign relations--United States.
Cuba--Foreign relations--United States.
E661.7 / .D68 2019
814.54 VID
The second American Revolution : And other essays Gore Vidal - xiii, 212 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm. - The Steven and Janice Brose lectures in the Civil War era . - Steven and Janice Brose lectures in the Civil War era. .
Includes bibliographical references (pages 177-203) and index.
"Gregory P. Downs argues that we can see the Civil War anew by understanding it as a revolution. More than a fight to preserve the Union and end slavery, the conflict refashioned a nation, in part by remaking its Constitution. More than a struggle of brother against brother, it entailed remaking an Atlantic world that centered in surprising ways on Cuba and Spain. Downs introduces a range of actors not often considered as central to the conflict but clearly engaged in broader questions and acts they regarded as revolutionary. This expansive canvas allows Downs to describe a broad and world-shaking war with implications far greater than often recognized"--
9781469652733
2019022664
Imperialism--History--19th century.
United States--History--Influence.--Civil War, 1861-1865
Cuba--History--1810-1899.
Cuba--Politics and government--19th century.
Atlantic Ocean Region--Politics and government--19th century.
United States--Foreign relations--Spain.
United States--Foreign relations--Cuba.
Spain--Foreign relations--United States.
Cuba--Foreign relations--United States.
E661.7 / .D68 2019
814.54 VID